In 2018, officials in the U.S. city of Philadelphia city proposed opening a “safe haven” in an effort to combat the city's heroin epidemic. In 2016 64,070 people died in the U.S. from drug overdoses - a 21% increase from 2015. 3/4 of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. are caused by the opioid class of drugs which includes prescription painkillers, heroin and fentanyl. To combat the epidemic cities including Vancouver, BC and Sydney, AUS opened safe havens where addicts can inject drugs under the supervision of medical professionals. The safe havens reduce the overdose death…
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@95J9PCR3yrs3Y
Yes, but therapy and education should play significant parts in such programs as well.
@927WXT6New Democratic3yrs3Y
not enough info on this topic.
@8ZSNMKBConservative3yrs3Y
Yes if the goal is to wean them off drugs
@8YZMY5Z3yrs3Y
No, drug addicts should not be criminals and should receive help from medical professionals but should not be permitted to use drugs
@8YQGHTTNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Depend on where they are
@8W2L44P4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be away from schools and towns or anywhere there is kids
@8VBB74R4yrs4Y
Yes but have common sense about the location. These areas end up being sketchy for pedestrians and reduce business for any companies surrounding the site.
@8T4W3894yrs4Y
Yes, during the weaning-off process until they are able to be clean and not use again.
No fund more rehabilitation centers for free
@8QFCQGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, and these facilities should provide a safe supply of alternative drugs.
@adfafjNew Democratic4yrs4Y
relegated to certain areas. away from schools, parks etc
@8KSQKJ94yrs4Y
Yes, and the government should provide opioids to those already severely addicted, in an effort to reduce overdoses and poisonings from contaminated street drugs, lower health care costs, and prevent property crime associated with individuals trying to feed their habits.
@8HDVW7QConservative5yrs5Y
Yes, but they should also be booked into a rehabilitation centre
@9BJ887SNew Democratic2yrs2Y
No, but increase funding for rehabilitation programs and decriminalize drug use
@9863HW42yrs2Y
MAKE HUMANS FEEL HUMAN AGAIN! Addiction is familiar in any family, anywhere. When in active addiction you loose your sense of humanity. Let’s help give it back!
@9C8X4RV2yrs2Y
Yes. There will still be drug abuse and overdoes if there is a safe haven or not.
@8SFDLS64yrs4Y
No, but legalize and regulate drugs.
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